Palpation: An Essential Tool
Why Palpation Still Matters Palpation is simple. We use our hands and finger pads to feel. To press. To notice what moves and what doesn’t. What’s tender and what’s not. It seems straightforward—but requires repetition and recognition. And it’s often overlooked, leaving patients frustrated and providers confused. In a world filled with imaging, AI tools,…
Mastering IBS: Your Guide to the Low-FODMAP Diet
Struggling with IBS symptoms like bloating, cramping, or unpredictable digestion? The low-FODMAP diet is a clinically validated approach shown to significantly reduce symptoms for many people living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This free, easy-to-follow guide—originally developed by the UVA Digestive Health Center—breaks down exactly what FODMAPs are, how to eliminate them temporarily, and how to…
Grounded Again: Restoring Trust after Ankle Injury
By Abir Hossain “Your body is not broken. It’s just relearning how to trust you again.” When One Sprain Becomes a Silent SaboteurIt’s all too easy to dismiss an ankle sprain as a minor inconvenience. Yet for many, it quietly morphs into something far more insidious. The initial pain may fade, but the lingering effects…
